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State Tipoffs Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for 2023-11-16 ( 13 items ) |
175th anniversary: Amid changes in student life, constants remain (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 15 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news:
(Editor's note: Seth Kruger is a sophomore journalism major from Michigan.)
Walking down University Avenue on a Wednesday afternoon, students crowd the sidewalks in silence, listening to headphones or peering at cellphones. In class, they pull out laptops, iPads, Apple Pens and, occasionally, a notebook. They sit down to their computer screens night after night to complete online assignments or more PR
Foley & Lardner Advises Novacap in Strategic Partnership With Lewis & Ellis (10)
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Nov. 16 -- Foley and Lardner, a law firm, issued the following news:
Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to Novacap, one of North America's leading private equity firms, in its strategic partnership with Lewis & Ellis, a leading full-service actuarial consulting firm. The new partnership will help Lewis & Ellis scale its existing services and build new solutions for a dynamic marketplace.
Lewis & Ellis offers specialized actuarial consulting services to a wide arr more PR
MATC Culinary Arts, Hospitality Programs Shine Bright in BizTimes Awards (10)
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Nov. 16 -- Milwaukee Area Technical College issued the following news:
Milwaukee Area Technical College's highly-regarded Hospitality and Culinary Arts programs were well represented in Notable Women in Hospitality, a special section published by the BizTimes on Monday, Nov. 13.
Culinary Arts alumni and current chefs Malaysia Campbell-Leung, Corinne Kaehler, Lisa McKay were recognized, along with Hospitality Lead Faculty Carmen Smalley.
Malaysia Campbell-Leung
Malaysia more PR
The many flavors of autumn (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 15 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news:
(Editor's note: Xinlin Jiang is a UW-Madison senior who's an international student from China.)
Walking on State Street in Madison in early November, you can catch glimpses of the last maple leaves to fall as they blow past in streaks of flame red and golden yellow. If you take a deep breath, your senses fill with the aromas of autumn spilling out of coffee shops and bakeries.
Fall is synonymo more PR
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Dr. Bob Nowlan Receives Poorman Award for LGBTQ+ Advocacy (10)
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Nov. 16 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Campus issued the following news:
By Gary Johnson
Dr. Bob Nowlan, professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, is among the recipients of the 2023 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People from the Universities of Wisconsin.
The honor is given annually to 13 LGBTQ+ people or their allies who have helped create a safer and more inclusive climate for LGBTQ+ people. The more PR
UW Study Links Past Military Service to Alzheimer's Disease (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Wisconsin's School of Medicine and Public Health issued the following news:
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The brains of deceased military veterans had higher levels of two abnormal proteins considered hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease, suggesting that military veterans face a greater risk for developing Alzheimer's, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
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The study was recently published in Alzheim more PR
UW-Eau Claire Biology Team Collaborates With University of California on Field Research (10)
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Campus issued the following news:
By Denise Olson
When Dr. Jennifer Smith joined the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire biology department in 2022, she brought to the program an exciting focus on animal behavior and ecology. She also brought a unique opportunity for Blugolds to join her decade-long field research studying small mammals in California.
"I've been conducting behavioral research on California ground more PR
UW-Stout Staff Awarded for Creating Inclusive Environment, Bringing Harmony to Differences (10)
MENOMONIE, Wisconsin, Nov. 16 -- The University of Wisconsin's Stout Campus issued the following news:
Two UW-Stout staff members have been named special award recipients by the Universities of Wisconsin and were honored at a ceremony on Nov. 9, in Madison.
Academic Advisor Jamie Arenz is one of 13 honorees of the Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People.
Executive Director for Student Inclusion and Belonging Mai Khou Xiong, interim director of Multicultur more PR
Wis. Department of Employee Trust Funds: GIB Focuses on Program Affordability and Sustainability (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 16 -- The Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds issued the following news on Nov. 15, 2023:
The Group Insurance Board today discussed initiatives that would support program affordability for members, program innovation, and the overall sustainability of the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program. The Board also approved the release of several requests for proposal.
Following the Board's direction, the Department of Employee Trust Funds will continue t more PR
Wis. Natural Resources Dept. Celebrates Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Award Winners On America Recycles Day (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 16 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
In honor of America Recycles Day, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the winners of the 2023 Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Awards.
The 2023 award winners formed partnerships, engaged community members and implemented systems and equipment to achieve their waste reduction and recycling goals. Their efforts resulted in many tons of materials diverted from th more PR
Wis. Natural Resources Dept. Seeking Public Comment for Environmental Review of Village of Barneveld Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 16 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023:
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Barneveld is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to make improvements to its public drinking water system.
The project includes the construction of Well #3 and a wellhouse in the village of Barneveld.
Activities related to this project are min more PR
Wis. Natural Resources Dept.: Incidental Take Notice for Columbia County (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 16 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare turtle and lizard, which may result from the US 51 - Tomlinson to Ontario project in Columbia County.
Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species' overall population at r more PR
Wis. Republican Party: Biden-Baldwin Bankroll Iran and Terror Affiliates (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 16 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news on Nov. 15, 2023:
How short is the memory of Democrats when it comes to terrorism? The answer is 39 days.
Hardly a month has passed since Hamas terrorists began their barbaric attacks against Israel -- in the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. American children are still being held hostage by the perpetrators in Gaza. Yet Biden and Democrats are already in retreat, vainly trying to appease Hamas' e more PR
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